The picture above is of an old tea towel I made with my fellow year group in grade 1 (5 years old).
I remember being given a small, white rectangular piece of paper to draw a self-portrait of myself which was to be printed in what it looks like above. Doesn't it look great! :D
And this is the self-portrait I drew:
Hahaha. By viewing the first image, I'm sure you can see that there are no portraits which have the exact same design with the exact same face. The context at which the student drew their portraits are also different. Some are walking on grass, some are standing next to a tree, or others are simply standing on the ground, as evident by a line. I also find it so fascinating how children's art bring out several emotions and meanings as you view each one of them. Some will make you question why certain things are the way they are, while others may simply make you giggle for its humour. It's all these symbols and messages from children, which make us all feel and think the way we do.
I wish I could question myself back then, "what was on your mind when you were drawing your portrait?" "Why is your hair in pigtails?" "Why am I smiling?"
And I would like to ask you all: Do you remember what sorts of portraits you drew as a child? Are there more similarities or differences to children's art now?
Lastly, a question to myself now: "why are children such talented beings?!"
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